Hunter, a 6-foot-3 senior forward from McNary High School, had 19 points and 12 rebounds in the Stanford game, and hit a career-high five 3-pointers. She was instrumental in helping the Beavers snap a 29-game losing streak against the Cardinal dating back to 2001.

Prior to that performance, Hunter had never attempted more than four 3-pointers in a game or made more than two.

With junior guard Sydney Wiese, the school’s career leader in 3-point field goals, still out with a broken hand, OSU could use more of Hunter’s long-range shooting. She's 12 of 25 (48 percent) from behind the arc this season.

“If I get the opportunity and I’m open, and it’s in the right shooting opportunity, then for sure I’ll be a little more confident going into the next games,” said Hunter, who is averaging 6.8 points and 5.9 rebounds.

The 11th-ranked Beavers (15-3, 5-1) will be at Utah (12-5, 4-2) on Friday, followed by Sunday’s game at Colorado (5-12, 0-6).

Hunter has always had range on her jumper, but at times she’s reluctant to shoot it, preferring to focus on defense, rebounding and serving as a facilitator on the offensive end.

Would OSU coach Scott Rueck like to see Hunter attempt more 3s?

“Well I hope so. Geez, 5 for 7, keep shooting,” Rueck said.

OSU figures to have momentum heading into the Utah game. The Beavers outscored Stanford, 28-10 in the fourth quarter, hitting 9 of 11 from the field.

Gill Coliseum was electric in the fourth quarter when OSU overcame a 10-point lead to defeat then-No. 11 Stanford.

“Comeback wins are ones you never forget because you know you put all your heart and soul into it,” Hunter said. “Definitely one I won’t forget for a very long time.”